Itinerary
Steep climb to Ulleri
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Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara 25 mins In the morning, we take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to the gorgeous Pokhara city that sits by Phewa Lake and is dwarfed by the Annapurna range. |
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Drive from Pokhara to Hile/Ulleri 2 to 3 hrs A drive from Pokhara takes us to Hile, the starting point of the trek. (Note: If the flight gets delayed and we reach Pokhara later than 11:30 am, we drive directly to Ulleri. That way, we will make it to Banthanti before dark.) |
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Trek from Hile to Banthanti 3 to 4 hrs We walk along the banks of the Modi River, passing several quaint villages, and after a steep uphill, we reach Ulleri. Banthanti, our camp for the night, is an hour further away. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Catching early morning views of Fishtail Mountain
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Trek from Banthanti to Mohare Daanda 6 to 7 hrs Today is mostly gradual uphill through lovely, peaceful forests. Before we know it, we reach Ghorepani to have our lunch. Poon Hill is just one short but strenuous uphill away. Enjoy views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains from here and follow the ridge to Mohare Daanda (boasting even better views) on some of the finest trails. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
In spring time, rhododendron flowers are in full bloom. It is also the national flower of Nepal
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Trek from Mohare Daanda to Tadapani 6 to 7 hrs Watch the magical sunrise with colors of the sky changing and revealing the mountains in all its grandeur. Behind you are rolling hills. We walk down towards Poon Hill and Ghorepani, and then on undulating trails along the forests passing several waterfalls and stream, we reach Tadapani. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Boats on Phewa Lake, steaming under the morning sun
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Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk 2 to 3 hrs It’s a short walk today, which leaves us with more time to explore Ghandruk. The trails today are mostly downhill through rhododendron forests, all the way to Ghandruk – a large Gurung settlement. |
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Explore Ghandruk 1 to 2 hrs Gurung is an ethnicity of Nepal, with their own culture, dialect and lifestyle. Treat yourself some lazy time over tea/lunch gazing at the mountains or explore the town and visit the Gurung museum if you wish to. We head down to the bus stop after lunch. |
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Drive from Ghandruk to Raniban, Pokhara 2.5 to 3 hrs We bid farewell to the this lovely town and drive down to Raniban for some lake, city lights and mountains action. |
Accommodation: Raniban Retreat
Meals Included: Breakfast
Domestic flights are short but have quite a view
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Explore villages near Raniban (optional) 2 to 3 hrs The side trip to Pumdikot, which hosts a giant 32m (108ft) statue of Lord Shiva and the picturesque villages of Kalabung along easy ridge trails is an absolute treat. Pokhara valley in its grandeur can be observed from here. |
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Drive from Raniban to Pokhara Airport 1 hr Choose to hike or drive from Raniban down the forest trails and catch fleeting glimpses of the beautiful Pokhara valley on the way to Pokhara airport. |
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Fly from Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu 30 mins A short but scenic flight back to Kathmandu watching the mountains you saw up close during the trek. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Disclaimer:
This itinerary is subject to change depending on weather, local politics, trail/road conditions and other unforeseen factors out of our control. The guide will suggest best possible alternative should such a situation present itself. In this case, the finish date will remain the same, and will change only if absolutely necessary.
Logistics
Accommodation
Accommodation is on twin-sharing basis, which means there will be two people to a room. If you are travelling solo, we can assign a room partner (with someone of the same gender if you so prefer) or if you are travelling with someone you know, you can share the room with them. For families with kids, room allocation depends on your preference and room availability. A separate single room can be arranged for an additional charge – please find details in Prices section above.
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What are mountain lodges?
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at. Read More » |
Meals
Lunch and dinner are left out from price includes to give you full flexibility on meals, depending on your appetite and preference. Our hotels have a wide selection of food and drink options.
For vegetarians and vegans, or if you have any other dietary requirements, please let us at the time of booking so we can make arrangements.
You can carry some quick snacks and energy bars to munch on during the trek.
Transportation
The baggage limit specified by Airlines is 20kgs per passenger. Excess baggage is allowed at an additional expense. However, we do not recommend making your backpack higher than the specified weight.
A disinfected private vehicle will be reserved to drive you around for pick-ups and drop-offs as per the itinerary.
Crew
One lead guide and assistant guides (depending on the number of trekkers) will accompany you on the trek. All our team members are highly experienced in the mountains, with adequate trail knowledge and first aid training. Feel free to reach out to anyone for any kind of queries or emergencies as we leave no stone unturned to give you a great mountain experience.
